The Hermitage: A Place Steeped in History
The Hermitage is a reflection of the ever-evolving cultural landscape of the United States.
Like much of Bergen County, the land was first inhabited by the indigenous Lenape. It was settled as a colonial estate, shaped by Dutch European traditions. Theodosia Prevost cleverly protected her divided home during the Revolutionary War. The house still stands thanks to four generations of the industrious Rosencrantz family, who stewarded it resiliently through times of both hardship and prosperity.
The Hermitage is now a historic house museum, managed by the Friends of the Hermitage nonprofit organization, in partnership with the State of New Jersey.
Like much of Bergen County, the land was first inhabited by the indigenous Lenape. It was settled as a colonial estate, shaped by Dutch European traditions. Theodosia Prevost cleverly protected her divided home during the Revolutionary War. The house still stands thanks to four generations of the industrious Rosencrantz family, who stewarded it resiliently through times of both hardship and prosperity.
The Hermitage is now a historic house museum, managed by the Friends of the Hermitage nonprofit organization, in partnership with the State of New Jersey.
Our Stories
